One of the scientist, along with his wife and Doctor Zegura, on the remote research station on Arlax V. An older man, he had a passion for his job and dislike medical exams are anything else that would take away from his research.

An away team from the Potemkin met with Doctor Tyler and his associates while conducting the annual medical exams and supply transfers to the base. The away team and scientists were all forced to seek cover in a special underground shelter when the Arlax star suddenly let off a X70 flare.